Educational Leadership Studies Adjunct Faculty – Graduate Level

National Louis University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

National Louis University is seeking Adjunct Instructors for Educational Leadership Studies. This part-time role involves teaching graduate-level courses either online, virtually, or in-person at the Chicago or Wheeling campus. Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least three years of relevant teaching experience, with a passion for promoting student success. This position offers a flexible work schedule in line with instructional modalities, and embraces diversity in teaching and learning environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher required in the content area.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant teaching experience.
• Experience with teaching online and technology-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course based on approved syllabus.
• Collaborate to develop an effective student experience.
• Implement evaluation methods as outlined in the approved syllabus.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with teaching online

Ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body

Ability to use data to inform instruction

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree or higher in the field/content area

Earned Doctorate degree

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Position Summary

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) is proactively recruiting Adjunct Instructors of Educational Leadership Studies - Graduate Level for part-time adjunct faculty openings expected in the future. Candidates will be added to a pool of applicants.

Availability

2026 terms and beyond. Instructional modalities may be online (asynchronous), virtual (synchronous), or in-person (Chicago or Wheeling campus).

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course based on approved syllabus and developed course
• Collaborate to develop an effective student experience for students
• Implement evaluation methods as outlined in the approved syllabus
• Maintain current and active knowledge in the expertise area that is reflected in instruction
• Communicate professionally, relate well, and share a passion for graduate-level success for diverse learners
• Empower students to develop competency by sharing a passion for the subject and the skills
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in delivery and work schedule to provide student support, as well as exhibit a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms
• Attend adjunct orientation before the start of each term

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the field/content area OR Master’s degree or higher in related field, with at least 32 semester hours in content area
• Current or prior endorsement, certification, and/or licensure in the content area
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience teaching in the field/content area
• Ability to work with a highly diverse faculty and student body
• Ability to use data to inform instruction
• Experience with teaching online, using educational technology tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate degree
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Demonstrated scholarship
• Current professional teaching experience